Idle thoughts – Unstructured musings from Joel Dunn…

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…is so cool! My new employer (The University of North Carolina at Greensboro) offered me the option of having either a PC or a Mac when I started my new job. I got a 13″ black Macbook (with external display, keyboard & mouse for docked work). I’ve gotta say that I am really pleased with this computer. I was concerned about the glossy screen, since I’ve been using the MacBook Pro with the matte screen, but it doesn’t glare at all. The biggest surprise to me is the keyboard. I like it much better than the MacBook Pro. The keys have a small gap between them, much more than the Pro. It also has a better feel, I think. I also like the latchless lid and all the ports on one side. A fast, sleek machine. With Parallels, it’s even a PC, too!

…was a success…got my HR paperwork done, parking paperwork, ID badge, new computer…and time for a few minutes of orientation. A full slate of meetings on Wednesday. Will try to put out some more cogent thoughts soon…

Well, though I was not looking for a job and was very happy with my current job at MCNC as Director of IT & Data Center Services, I got an offer too good to refuse. A former colleague who has been doing some consulting work with The University of North Carolina at Greensboro called me and encouraged me to apply for a position there. I did, and in short order, I interviewed, they offered, and I accepted a position as Associate Vice Chancellor for Administrative Systems. This is a great opportunity professionally, back to what I was doing at UNC-Chapel Hill, and will also reinstate me in the North Carolina retirement system, one of the best in the country. Though the commute will be longer than I have today, it’s worth it for me and my family. I start there on the first of May.